The Fall of Joann Stores: A Catalyst for Crafting’s Revival
The closure of Joann is the end of an era according to Tiffany Windsor, the daughter of the founder of Aleene’s Tacky Glue.
Joann to Begin Liquidation Sale at 533 Stores Tomorrow
JOANN, an 80-year-old retailer, is seeing a second bankruptcy limp towards liquidation, with bids due next week.
The Unraveling of Joann Fabrics
How JOANN Fabrics, entering its second bankruptcy in a year, simultaneously destroyed shareholder value along with the joys of crafting.
JOANN and Singer Launch Ditto, the First Projector Made Just for Sewing
Ditto, a joint venture between JOANN and Singer, is the first pattern projector made for home sewists. The product launched at New York Fashion Week last week and will be sold at JOANN and at Singer dealers.
Creative Sales Consulting Helps Craft Businesses Navigate Their Way into Big Box Stores
If you have a product that you’d like to sell to a big box craft retailer, working with Creative Sales Consulting can ensure that you’re able to prove product-market fit, meet packaging requirements, and have supply chain and logistics ready.
Inspiration Direct is JOANN’s New Bulk Buying and Wholesale Site
JOANN is launching a small business wholesale site similar to Darice that will include every SKU at JOANN with a $50 minimum order.
WeaveUp, the Digital Print-on-Demand Fabric Company, Acquired by JOANN
Craft Market Data and Research
This roundup of craft industry research studies can be helpful to you when seeking funding, creating a business plan, or expanding into new sectors.
Private Equity Firm Makes $5 Billion Offer for Michaels
As the craft retailer, Michaels, goes private — again — JOANN and Cricut are going public. Here’s how to understand the implications of these changes.
JOANN Invests in Glowforge, Bringing Laser Cutting to the Mainstream Crafter
Glowforge, the home laser cutter, is about to become available to many more crafters, including those who can’t afford the hefty price tag (the retail price is $4,000, twice what it was during the crowdfunding campaign) and don’t have a dedicated space to house it. At the end of December the nation’s largest fabric and craft retailer, JOANN, announced a significant investment in Glowforge. Here’s how some crafters are reacting to the news.